How many syllables in "runaways"?

"runaways" has 3 lettergrepen (run - a - ways).

How to divide "runaways"?

"runaways" divides into 3 parts: run · a · ways.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"runaways": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:run·a·ways

Hoofdklemtoon

RUN-a-ways(run · a · ways)● ○ ○

Stress in "runaways" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrʌn.əˌweɪz⁄

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IPAˈrʌn.əˌweɪz

Lettergrepenrun·a·ways

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How many syllables in "runaways"?: "runaways" has 3 lettergrepen (run - a - ways).
How to divide "runaways"?: "runaways" divides into 3 parts: run · a · ways.
Where is the stress in "runaways"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "runaways"?: Say each syllable slowly (run... a... ways) and listen on SayItVid.